Khaki pants, which ones are good for carry?

nicneufeld · December 5th, 2007, 04:23 PM

Hi guys,

I wear plain khaki pants to work and other places, and I've been wearing basic cheap Old Navy ones. One problem I have with these is very shallow pockets. I think these are them:

http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/produc...scid=217768012

I'm very uninterested in fashion, etc., and I despise shopping for clothes (gun shopping, on the other hand...). What I'm asking is if any of you know a good, durable brand of casual khaki pants that have deeper, larger pockets that work good for...ummm...whatever you need to store in your pockets! ;)

So, carry friendly pockets, basically. Thanks for any suggestions! Also, not breaking the bank wouldn't hurt either!

Scott · December 5th, 2007, 04:26 PM

Whatever brand but get their Big & Tall version. Much deeper pockets.

JD · December 5th, 2007, 04:32 PM

Nothing from Old Navy, check out the Gander Mountain Guide Series, and Woolrich Elite. etc. etc.

I would recomend the 5.11 series, but the HUGE back pockets are hideous IMHO.

I stopped buying pants/jeans from Old Navy after all the belt loops kept falling off after two months.

rathos · December 5th, 2007, 05:05 PM

I love my 5.11 khaki pants. they are comfortable and have tons of pockets and pockets just for carrying mags. They look very professional and they are super sturdy, I have a feeling they will outlast most other khakis I have. Check them out here http://www.lapolicegear.com/511-tact...ert-pants.html

kazzaerexys · December 5th, 2007, 05:32 PM

I see a lot of people wearing 5.11 at IDPA events, and they seem pretty good for what you want. On the other hand, 5.11 is big-time mall-ninja gear, and a lot of people think they practically scream, "Hey, I'm carrying!" YMMV.

wmhawth · December 5th, 2007, 05:36 PM

I like the 5.11 in khaki and charcoal. Can't beat the fit and the pocket space. The elastic in the waistband makes for comfortable IWB if that's your pleasure. I usually get them from Midway.

wmhawth · December 5th, 2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kazzaerexys

I see a lot of people wearing 5.11 at IDPA events, and they seem pretty good for what you want. On the other hand, 5.11 is big-time mall-ninja gear, and a lot of people think they practically scream, "Hey, I'm carrying!" YMMV.

I doubt people pay that much attention. At a casual glance my 5.11s don't look that much different from my Wrangler cargoe pants except they fit better.

kazzaerexys · December 5th, 2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmhawth

I doubt people pay that much attention. At a casual glance my 5.11s don't look that much different from my Wrangler cargoe pants except they fit better.

I am not sure it matters if Joe Sixpack notices, but it seems at least possible that it might clue in a BG. I am not stating this as a strong objection or anything, just as something the OP might consider. That's all.

I will say it did make me start noticing guys in loose polos and 5.11 pants, though!

I thought about getting some myself (mostly for IDPA), but I ran across these cargos which I have found to be very, very comfortable.

RobbW · December 5th, 2007, 05:55 PM

If you don't mind shelling out some serious dough, Bill's Khakis are the best khakis I've found, period. They also are the best at concealing a pocket holster.

Bill's are made to the same GI specs as the army WWII pants. Really thick cotton--I mean these pants are stout! They last me years, and I am hard on pants. The cut is roomy, and you can also get a relaxed fit that adds 1.5" to the thigh. The pleated, relaxed fit version will let you conceal a fairly large pistol. It's the M1P version you want:

http://www.billskhakis.com/shop/pants_twill.html

How expensive are they? David Letterman prefers them, and I suspect he could afford any pants he wanted.

JD · December 5th, 2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobbW

How expensive are they? David Letterman prefers them, and I suspect he could afford any pants he wanted.

HOLY CRAP!

Quote:

PRICE: $97.50
(Sizes 44, 46: $102.50)
(Sizes 48, 50, 52: $112.50 - Style M2P only - Product Color Khaki only)

December 5th, 2007, 04:23 PM	#1
nicneufeld Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 207	Khaki pants, which ones are good for carry? Hi guys, I wear plain khaki pants to work and other places, and I've been wearing basic cheap Old Navy ones. One problem I have with these is very shallow pockets. I think these are them: http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/produc...scid=217768012 I'm very uninterested in fashion, etc., and I despise shopping for clothes (gun shopping, on the other hand...). What I'm asking is if any of you know a good, durable brand of casual khaki pants that have deeper, larger pockets that work good for...ummm...whatever you need to store in your pockets! ;) So, carry friendly pockets, basically. Thanks for any suggestions! Also, not breaking the bank wouldn't hurt either! __________________ "For evil to flourish all that is required is for good men to spout clichés." - Hugh Laurie

December 5th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#2
Scott Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 4,862	Whatever brand but get their Big & Tall version. Much deeper pockets. __________________ Obamamessiah... Let the miracles begin!!!

December 5th, 2007, 04:32 PM	#3
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,491	Nothing from Old Navy, check out the Gander Mountain Guide Series, and Woolrich Elite. etc. etc. I would recomend the 5.11 series, but the HUGE back pockets are hideous IMHO. I stopped buying pants/jeans from Old Navy after all the belt loops kept falling off after two months. __________________ Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

December 5th, 2007, 05:05 PM	#4
rathos Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 398	I love my 5.11 khaki pants. they are comfortable and have tons of pockets and pockets just for carrying mags. They look very professional and they are super sturdy, I have a feeling they will outlast most other khakis I have. Check them out here http://www.lapolicegear.com/511-tact...ert-pants.html __________________ ‘‘To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.’’ — George Mason

December 5th, 2007, 05:36 PM	#6
wmhawth Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,660	I like the 5.11 in khaki and charcoal. Can't beat the fit and the pocket space. The elastic in the waistband makes for comfortable IWB if that's your pleasure. I usually get them from Midway. __________________ William

December 5th, 2007, 05:32 PM	#5
kazzaerexys Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,424	I see a lot of people wearing 5.11 at IDPA events, and they seem pretty good for what you want. On the other hand, 5.11 is big-time mall-ninja gear, and a lot of people think they practically scream, "Hey, I'm carrying!" YMMV.

December 5th, 2007, 05:55 PM	#9
RobbW Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 119	If you don't mind shelling out some serious dough, Bill's Khakis are the best khakis I've found, period. They also are the best at concealing a pocket holster. Bill's are made to the same GI specs as the army WWII pants. Really thick cotton--I mean these pants are stout! They last me years, and I am hard on pants. The cut is roomy, and you can also get a relaxed fit that adds 1.5" to the thigh. The pleated, relaxed fit version will let you conceal a fairly large pistol. It's the M1P version you want: http://www.billskhakis.com/shop/pants_twill.html How expensive are they? David Letterman prefers them, and I suspect he could afford any pants he wanted.

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